INEC reiterates stand against vote buying
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will continue its aggressive campaign against vote buying and inducement of voters in the country.
Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu, Chairman Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) stated this on Thursday at an event by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).
He said that vote buying and inducement was a menace that was detrimental to democratic principle.
“We have heard about vote buying; the response is greater sensitisation so that people will not surrender their Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) to vote buyers.
“We have 1,066 candidates vying for 29 governorship positions; 1,904 candidates competing for 109 senatorial districts.
“Also, 4,680 candidates are vying for 360 House of Representatives Federal Constituencies while 14,785 candidates are contesting for 991 State Constituencies,” the chairman said.
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